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2016 Map of Sheldrake

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Sheldrake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The eastern and western shores of Cayuga Lake dominate this landscape, where the lake serves as a central divide between Seneca and Cayuga counties. On the eastern side, the historic village of Aurora is home to the campus of Wells College, situated near the cascading waters of Clifton Falls. The terrain here is marked by several deep ravines or gullies, including Beard Gully and Carter Gully, which channel water from the surrounding agricultural uplands down toward the lakefront.

Directly across the water, the western shoreline is defined by a series of prominent points such as Sheldrake Point and Weyers Point. The settlement patterns reflect a history of lakeside living and recreation, with named communities like Elm Beach, Kidders, and Interlaken Beach dotting the coast. Local family history is preserved in small burial grounds like the Mosher Cemetery and Quaker Cemetery, while transportation remains localized along routes like Honoco Road and Co Rte 43a.